Opera

In 1607 Monteverdi's opera La Favola d'Orfeo had its worldwide premiere. Over the next centuries, the opera conquered Europe. In the game, players are leading members of aristocratic families, who dedicate themselves to encourage finer taste in opera.

With the help of six unique roles, the players erect beautiful opera houses and promote six outstanding composers. By offering a variety of performances they attract more visitors and earn enough money to bring the most prestigious operas to their grand halls.

The players control the playing order by assessing their budgets. They can earn money and victory points by hiring the different roles at the right moment. Opera is played in nine rounds, divided over three episodes: Baroque, Classical, and Romanticism.